greatest treasure; most valuable asset; pride
Refers to something considered the most precious possession, often used in formal or literary contexts to describe a person, object, or quality that is highly cherished.
この絵は我が国の至宝です。
This painting is our nation's greatest treasure.
She is the team's most valuable asset.
至宝 is a formal word for an exceptionally prized treasure, often applied to outstanding people or national treasures, while 宝物 is more casual and personal.
Compound of 至 (ultimate, most) and 宝 (treasure). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly conveys the meaning of 'supreme treasure'.